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Man Arrested After Alleged Attack on Disabled 13-Year-Old

Man Arrested After Alleged Attack on Disabled 13-Year-Old
Man held for sexually attacking 13-year-old mentally disabled girl · thehansindia.com

Police in Nellore arrested a 30-year-old man named Jashuva.

He is accused of sexually attacking a 13-year-old girl at a church.

The girl has a mental disability, according to the report.

Her parents were cleaning upstairs when the incident happened.

Her mother discovered what was happening and called for help.

People nearby came to the scene.

The man was badly injured when a compound wall collapsed as he tried to escape.

Locals handed him to the police, who took him to a hospital.

Police registered a case under the POCSO Act.

Key facts

Accused
Jashuva, a 30-year-old church sweeper
Victim
A 13-year-old girl described as mentally disabled
Location
A church in Vedayapalem, Nellore city
Discovery
The girl’s mother discovered the alleged attack and raised an alarm
Injury
The accused suffered severe injuries when a compound wall collapsed during an escape attempt
Police action
Police registered a case under the POCSO Act and took the accused to GGH

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